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‘We got cancelled and we’re still here!’ Michael Patrick King on The Comeback
Could AI write an entire sitcom series? That’s the plot of the new season of comedy drama The Comeback. Its co-creator explains why it’s ‘very possible’ – and why the world needs to catch up with AJLT
TL;DR
- Michael Patrick King, a veteran TV writer and director, is bringing back 'The Comeback' for its third and final season.
- The new season centers on Valerie Cherish navigating a Hollywood grappling with the rise of AI and industry strikes.
- Valerie is cast in a sitcom written by AI, with the studio keeping this a secret from the cast and crew.
- King and co-creator Lisa Kudrow's research suggests AI is more advanced than commonly perceived, making the show's premise highly plausible.
- The show critiques the current entertainment industry, where actions once considered desperate are now commonplace for attention and brand-building.
- King believes that, like 'The Comeback,' 'And Just Like That' will age well and be better understood over time, as he prioritizes character evolution and societal commentary over stagnation.
- The finale includes a tag stating 'No AI was used in the making of this show,' highlighting the show's critical stance on AI's potential encroachment on art.